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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.92, 1,708.11 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.92, 1,708.11 and 553.56 is: 830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.92 : 1,708.11 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.92/1,708.11 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.92x = 1,708.11 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.92x = 945,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,541.37/1,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.21

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